Crusade in Europe

Season 1, Episode 8

Episode Title: Sicily: Operation Husky

Air Date: 1949-06-23

Overview:

The decision is made at Casablanca to invade Sicily. Pantelleria is bombed and surrenders. The invasion convoys come after an airborne drop, and after a major storm. The landings are made and counterattacks weathered. Sicily is conquered by August 17th, 1943.